System Safety Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

. Develop Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and reliability predictions for avionics hardware .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,814 - $182,988 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Functional Hazard Assessments, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses, and reliability predictions for avionics hardware, while ensuring compliance with systems engineering principles. Strong collaboration skills with a focus on safety product commonality and lifecycle development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA)Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)Reliability Predictions (MIL-HDBK-217F)Systems Engineering Principles

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA)Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)Reliability PredictionsRequirements DevelopmentValidation and VerificationElectronic Hardware DevelopmentHazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)Common Cause Analysis (CCA)Architecture Safety Allocations (ASA)

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationTrust BuildingProfessional Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

MIL-HDBK-217F217PlusPRISM

Industry Keywords

Avionics HardwareSystem SafetyMission AssuranceHuman Landing SystemLunar Transportation System

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and reliability predictions for avionics hardware
Support development of Fault Tree Analyses (FTA), Hazard Sheets, Common Cause Analyses (CCA), Architecture Safety Allocations (ASA), and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
Ensure traceability between subsystem and component functions, requirements, and safety artifacts
Collaborate with Vehicle Systems Engineers to ensure commonality across safety products
Support lifecycle development of avionics hardware and influence hardware requirements and system trades
Work with NASA and National Team Partners on the Human Landing System Sustaining Lunar Development program
Contribute to development of the Lunar Transportation system for returning humans to the Moon and extending human presence beyond Earth

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree or equivalent relevant experience in engineering or another related technical field
2+ years of strong system safety and mission assurance experience, including FMECAs, FTAs, and FHAs
5+ years of proven industry experience in the development of electronic hardware
Experience with reliability predictions per MIL-HDBK-217F, 217Plus, PRISM, or similar
Applied knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices, including requirements development, validation, and verification
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Successful completion of Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company discretion